Holmen Cemetery

Holmen Cemetery
Holmens Kirkegård
The Battle of Copenhagen Memorial
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Details
Established1666
Location
CountryDenmark
Coordinates55°41′36″N 12°34′47″E / 55.69333°N 12.57972°E / 55.69333; 12.57972
Sizehectares
WebsiteOfficial web site
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Holmen Cemetery (Danish: Holmens Kirkegård) is the oldest cemetery still in use in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was first located next to the naval Church of Holmen in the city centre but relocated to its current site on Dag Hammarskjölds Allé in the Østerbro district in 1666. The cemetery originally served as a burial site for indigent sailors in royal service and their families, complementing the military Garnisons Cemetery, from 1711 located on a neighbouring site.